4217 students engaged in the Digital Academic Literacy (DAL) Programme in 2021
Monday, February 21, 2022
The CIECT Team has designed
and developed the Digital Academic Literacy (DAL) Programme. This
basic computer literacy programme is offered to 1st year
students (novice users). The CIECT Team collaborates with
Faculties to identify student needs. The programme
is integrated into accredited modules across various faculties
including EMS, Education, CHS, Dentistry, Law and Arts.
The DAL Programme is
offered over a semester to participating faculties. In
addition, some departments engage with CIECT to design customised
lessons. During the lockdown the team implemented a Skills Assessment
Manager (SAM) platform, an interactive online training platform in order
to deliver remotely to 4217 first year students.
A multi-modal facilitation and support approach included, the use of
various platforms:
§ iKamva (Learning Management System): Various eTools for lessons and
communication; and assessment
§ SAM: Interactive online environment, including simulations, instructional
videos and a self-assessment interface.
§ Google Meet (for online ‘live classes’)
Faculty
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
The CIECT team conducts formal meetings with
specific departments, to discuss the needs analysis and scope of the delivery
of the Digital Academic Literacy (DAL) Programme. SLAs are signed-off prior to
the start of the programme. Hence, planning is conducted in advance.
**The CIECT team is currently
finalising the 2022 SLAs.
NB: CIECT is not
able to accommodate any new department for the current academic year
2022 [Semester1]. Planning also involves collaboration with
the ICS Department for Labs/Venues.
Contact
the DAL Manager to plan and customise, in advance for
Semester 2 (2022); and 2023.
Mr Fundile Nkunge at fnkunge@uwc.ac.za; X3147
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